Introduction: Welcome to Ivanina svaštaonica, where we explore the magic of hiking together. This post will provide you with a comprehensive beginner's guide, exploring the most beautiful trails, preparing your gear. It will give you the answer to the question of how Ivanina svaštaonica can facilitate your hiking adventure.
1. Overview of hiking trails near the city of Zagreb:
- We in Zagreb are lucky that Medvednica, Samoborsko gorje, and Žumberak are close to us, and Ravna gora, Bilogora, and Moslavačka gora are not far away either.
- All these localities are interesting to visit. In different seasons, they offer different views and contents.
- There are several hiking associations in Zagreb that organize numerous excursions and hikes, and it is possible to join them.
- Many societies also organize mountaineering schools where they train beginners for a more independent stay in nature.
- Although some decide to go into nature alone, according to my definition, hiking is a social sport, so it is always nicer and safer to go into nature in a happy group.
- There are many possibilities. Each company organizes about 20 trips a year, so you can always choose a destination that we have never been to or we have been to a long time ago and we would like to refresh our memories. Everyone has their own criteria for choosing a hiking destination. If you are not sure what and how after you have decided that you want to go hiking, feel free to contact Ivana's specialist clinic and Ivana will dream up everything just for you (read: "find the best solution where you will get the most out of your trip").
2. Ivanina svaštaonica: Your partner in hiking
- Presentation of Ivanina svaštaonica - it is a small business for quality free time, officially it is a trade for services, trade and production. It also provides services for individual trips (mountaineering, running, etc.).
- You just express your wish, and the rest is up to Ivanina svaštaonica. I am happy to facilitate the organization and preparation for hiking.
3. Preparation for hiking:
- We will choose the path according to wishes and in agreement, depending on the participants of the excursion.
- We will define what we need in terms of equipment and where it can be obtained.
4. The best trails for beginners:
- One of the easiest paths on Medvednica is the Leustek path (from Gračani to Sljemenska Lugarnica) (named after Alfred Leustek, the forester who is responsible for Medvednica being declared a nature park). The path has an even slope and is nowhere too steep, but it is approximately 6.5 km long, so it will still take you at least 2.5 hours. More about Leustek's trail can be found at the link below:
- https://putnikofer.hr/preporuke/leustekova-staza-medvednica-sljeme/
- In addition to this, Medvednica is decorated with numerous trails.
- At http://www.medvednica.info/p/planinarske-staze.html they list as many as 72 of them.
- The color markings indicate the weight of each of them, so this can be used for orientation and help with the decision about choosing a path.
- I have prepared a table for you with the easiest trails around Medvednica, marked in green:
| TRAIL | LENGHT | PASSING TIME | SHORT DESCRIPTION | |
| 1. | Kostanjek (Stenjevec)-PD Glavica | 7,5km | 50 min | trails: pl staze 1, 2, 2A and 2B |
| 2. | Gornji Stenjevec-PD Glavica | 3 km | 1 h | trails: 3and 3A |
| 3. | Šestine-Kraljičin zdenac | 3,4 km | 1 h i 10 min | educational trail Miroslavec |
| 4. | Sljemenska cesta-pl staza 22 | 5,3 km | 1 h i 30 min | trail 16 |
| 5. | Gračansko Dolje-Villa Rabar | 1,5 km | 30 min | trail 17 |
| 6. | Markuševec-Hunjka/Puntijarka | 9,3 km | 3 h i 30 min | trails: 20 and 21 |
| 7. | pl staza po vrhu Medvednice | 5,2 km | 1 h i 40 min | trail 26 |
| 8. | Tomislavac-Horvatove stube | 4,5 km | 2 h | trail 40 |
| 9. | Činovnička livada-PD Hunjka | 2,4 km | 1 h i 10 min | trail 44 |
| 10. | Dotršćina-Markuševec | 4 km | 1 h i 20 min | promenade; trail 59 |
| 11. | Blaguša-Grohot | 3,4 km | 1 h i 20 min | trails: 60 and 61 |
| 12. | Marija Bistrica-Laz Stubički | 4,5 km | 1 h i 20 min | trails: 65 and 66 |
5. Experiences:
- I love nature and use every opportunity to escape somewhere in the mountains. I have been hiking more or less intensively for 30 years. I have visited some places more than once, but there are still those that my soul longs for.
- I always have a problem choosing the one right photo, among the many, that will convey the atmosphere of the trip.
6. Tips for planning a hike with Ivanina svaštaonica:
- While you're waiting for the mountaineering school or if you're not sure where to start, contact us via the Contact form with a question and book the services of Ivanina svaštaonica.
- I offer customized options depending on the experience level and preferences of the hiker. If you are experienced and collect stamps for the Hrvatska planinarska obilaznica (Croatian Mountaineering Ring Road) or some other rings - contact us and we will organize what you need.
7. Community of mountaineers in Zagreb:
- There are numerous mountaineering societies in Zagreb. Zagreb-Matica, Željezničar, Runolist, Gea, Kapela, Vihor are just some of them.
- Some of them organize mountaineering schools in spring or autumn and you can join them freely. However, there has been a lot of interest in recent years, so you need to pre-order much earlier.
Conclusion: In the end, hiking in the vicinity of Zagreb along Ivanina svaštaonica provides an unforgettable experience. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced mountaineer, I offer you incredible ideas for unforgettable trips that will win you over. The individual approach of Ivanina svaštaonica gives added value to your experience, making every adventure carefree and a real pleasure.